True Refuge

[BULLDOG]

I can't meditate to save my life. I get all sorts of weird stuff going through my head, including grocery lists.

And midget porn. Or is that just me?

If you really want to flip out, get high and watch midget porn on a big screen projection TV.

 

[Dhara]

For me it's the Flame Zone.

That's very different between you and me. This is my safe place. Discussing religion, human development, parenting, lifestyles, etc.

I love making people laugh. It makes me feel good.

That's a good thing. If anyone needs to feel good it's folks in your refuge zone.

 

[Carla_Danger]

I can't meditate to save my life. I get all sorts of weird stuff going through my head, including grocery lists.

That is meditation. YOU are aware of what's in your mind.

In that case, I don't like it. The ADD makes it difficult.

 

[Dhara]

I can't meditate to save my life. I get all sorts of weird stuff going through my head, including grocery lists.

That is meditation. YOU are aware of what's in your mind.

In that case, I don't like it. The ADD makes it difficult.

Sure, it would make it difficult. There are sooo many other methods, like walking.

 

[Carla_Danger]

I can't meditate to save my life. I get all sorts of weird stuff going through my head, including grocery lists.

And midget porn. Or is that just me?

That's just you! But it's what I like about you!

 

[pillars]

I love meditation, personally.

 

[Dhara]

I love meditation, personally.

Tell us more.

 

[pillars]

I meditate every day, and most Sundays, I go to a meditation group.

 

[Dhara]

I meditate every day, and most Sundays, I go to a meditation group.

Great. What kind of meditation do you do?

 

[BULLDOG]

I meditate every day, and most Sundays, I go to a meditation group.

How is meditation different from day dreaming, or working out a problem in your mind?

 

[Dhara]

I meditate every day, and most Sundays, I go to a meditation group.

How is meditation different from day dreaming, or working out a problem in your mind?

I've got a dinner date. See you later. Great question, maybe pillars wants to answer.

 

[pillars]

I meditate every day, and most Sundays, I go to a meditation group.

How is meditation different from day dreaming, or working out a problem in your mind?

Meditation is consciously focusing on being present in your body each moment, versus letting your mind wander or focusing on specific issues. I have pretty severe attention deficit disorder, and it really helps with slowing my mind down and focusing.

 

[Dhara]

I take refuge until I am enlightened in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. By the positive potential I accrue by practing generosity, may I attain Buddhahood in order to benefit sentient beings.

May you be happy. May you have the causes of happiness.

May you be free of suffering.

May you never be separated from the Triple Gem in any of your lives.

May you find peace.

 

[Dhara]

Without knowing your motivation, meditation is of limited benefit. The best motivation for meditating is to benefit yourself and others ultimately.

 

[pillars]

Clearly it has done you a world of good.

 

[Dhara]

Om mani peme hung.

 

[Dhara]

 

[Dhara]

Refuge means a safe place. I'm so fortunate to have that and I wish that for ALL beings.

 

[BULLDOG]

Refuge means a safe place. I'm so fortunate to have that and I wish that for ALL beings.

There is no such thing as a safe place. Even if you could separate yourself from every danger presented by the world and all the people in it, you are still susceptible to the danger from your own thoughts and actions.

 

[Dhara]

Refuge means a safe place. I'm so fortunate to have that and I wish that for ALL beings.

There is no such thing as a safe place. Even if you could separate yourself from every danger presented by the world and all the people in it, you are still susceptible to the danger from your own thoughts and actions.

There is a safe place and that is within the heart. It is the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. That is true mind protection.